AI Rate Professor

Mathematics

Rick Estrada

MATH29 · MATH40 · MATH030 · MATH25 · MATH034 · MATH34 · CALC1 · MATH110 · MATH210 · MATH50 · 75 lifetime ratings

AI rating
96/100
RMP rating
4.8/5
Take again
93.75%
Difficulty
2.3

The decision

Must-take math professor if you struggle with math and .

Best fit · Beginner FriendlyAmazing lecturesCaring mentorExtra credit kingClear explanationsBeginner math savior
  • Consistently praised for and calculus
  • , and flexible makeup help inflate grades
  • , but effort plus reviews makes success very attainable

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

EasyA

84/100

, and clear exam prep make high grades common with consistent effort.

Online and ; most A evidence is in-person.

Is the course easy?

Beginner

68/100

Math content can still challenge weaker students, but .

; calculus feels harder than stats.

Is attendance flexible?

Mandatory

28/100

and skipping leaves you lost.

Online is mixed; as required.

Is this professor recommended?

MustTake

94/100

Nearly universal praise as a .

Strong recommendation across both online and in-person reviews.

Course guide

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Grading

Lenient

82/100

, and clear criteria soften grading pressure.

Format shift

Leniency appears in both formats, especially in-person stories.

Workload

Moderate

55/100

, and reading are steady but usually described as manageable.

Format shift

Online notes frequent HW and labs; .

Teaching experience

Excellent

95/100

Students , and uniquely supportive for math-anxious learners.

Format shift

Excellence is consistent online and in person.

Assessment method

Balanced

52/100

Mix of and finals.

Format shift

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Luni fit check

Weigh these signals against your actual schedule.

Get help balancing workload, grading, and timing when no option is an obvious fit.

Course format

Compare the in-person and online experience.

Classroom format

In person

46 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Beginner Friendly

In-person reviews overwhelmingly describe engaging lectures, deep care, and strong grade safety nets like .

Main concern

and weekly work piles up.

What students said

“Professor Estrada created a safe and engaging learning environment. He truly cared about us as students and people.”
MATH034
“i got an A+ because of all the ! i never thought I would get a grade like that in math!”
MATH110
“ , and a little bit of .”
MATH210

Remote format

Online

4 reviews

Medium confidence · Best fit for Beginner Friendly

Online students , and highly recommend him with manageable workload and office-hour help.

Main concern

, and quizzes.

What students said

“Professor Estrada is the best math teacher I've ever had. Stats is challenging but and .”
MATH110
“The course load for this class is pretty manageable if you put in the time and effort.”
MATH210
“If you struggle with .”
MATH110

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

Exams are fair and previewed with reviews and practice materials rather than trick questions.

Exam reviewsTest correctionsPractice examsPop quizzesNote card sometimes

Assessment risk

Standard

66/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

In-person students highlight fair exams matching reviews, optional note cards, and .

Exam reviewsTest correctionsPractice exams similar to testsPop quizzes
“ , and a little bit of .”
MATH210
“Practice the and you can't fail his class.”
MATH34

Online

, and two exams plus a final without proctoring details.

Frequent quizzesWeekly homework and labs2 exams + final
“There is . We also took quizzes pretty frequently. Then there are 2 exams + final exam.”
MATH210

Student evidence

See what students actually said.

Top student voice

“I never thought I would get a grade like that in math! such an amazing professor.”

Voice snapshots generated from 50 reviews (4 online, 46 in person), highlighting teaching clarity and grade support. Credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Quality

95/100

“ . I learn so much from taking this class.”

❤️ Student Care

94/100

“He truly cares about his students and will spend extra time with you if you're having a difficult time.”

⭐ Easy A Path

84/100

“i got an A+ because of all the !”

👍 Recommendation

94/100

“ if you want to succeed in math!”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • His lectures are great and digestible
  • and
  • He goes through the lessons thoroughly and will stop if anyone has questions

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

  • opportunities
  • As long as you turn in all the work in time... you will pass

Theme 3

❤️ About Character

  • truly cared about us as students and people
  • A and really cares for his students
  • Always with a smile in his face

Data context

See exactly what the AI read.

Analysis sample

50

Recent reviews read by the AI

75

Lifetime ratings

90/100

Evidence confidence

50 reviews spanning many years, rich detail, and highly consistent praise with only rare outliers.

Inside 50 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 569
4 out of 54
3 out of 50
2 out of 51
1 out of 51

Course coverage

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Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

39 reported outcomes

A range

32

A+ 10 · A 21 · A- 1

B range

4

B+ 3 · B 1

C range

0

No reported values

D range

1

D 1

F

0

No reported values

No letter grade reported

2

Not sure yet 1 · Not_Sure_Yet 1